Recognizing the Symptoms of a Heart Attack – ACLS to the Rescue
Frequently, we hear of the “warning signs” of a heart attack listed as chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, even pain to the left arm. But have you considered the other signs associated with a possible heart attack?
Keeping St. Patrick’s Day Lucky – CPR and Heart Disease (part 2)
“I besot myself to rich Irish spirits and awoke the next day forlorn, ‘tis true. Me luck’s run out this and me good heart’s abandoned this most sorrowful morn’.” Is it possible to celebrate and avoid risky behavior that can lead to heart attack? Yes! Find out how.
Keeping St. Patrick’s Day Lucky – BLS and Heart Disease
“T’was the day o’ the Irish when me laddies and lassies imbue the Irish whiskey a bit freer than most days…alas, t’was also the day me heart cried out.”
How to party with the Irish and save your heart.
True Story: Toothache and the Heart Attack – ACLS
It really wasn’t a toothache although she insisted on seeing her dentist – a decision which may have cost her life.
What to Expect from ACLS with Complaints of Chest Pain
Calling 9-1-1 for help when unexpected chest pain occurs is always the first step. But what happens next?
Stroke vs. Heart Attack Warning Signs: Understanding the Difference
It is one of the most terrible feelings imaginable: being in the presence of someone who is experiencing severe discomfort or pain, where the risk of a heart attack or stroke is possible. Regardless of if you have the proper CPR training, you can still identify and diagnose warning signs; distinguishing symptoms of an imminent […]